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Pictured, former pole-vaulting national champion Dominic Mikula ’24 has begun his new role as an assistant coach for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Former national champion vaults into coaching role

By Sierra Gabriel, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2024
Once a dominant force in pole vault for Ithaca College, national champion Dominic Mikula ’24 has returned to campus to begin his coaching journey, mentoring the student-athletes following in his footsteps.
Senior pole vaulter Brendan Sheehan has stood out in the 2023-2024 indoor men's track and field season. Sheehan qualified for the 2024 NCAA indoor championship even with a stress fracture to the hook of the hamate bone.

Breaking Boundaries: Senior pole vaulter competes in indoor season despite a broken hand

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • April 15, 2024
As the Ithaca College men’s track and field team transitions into its outdoor season, there is one pole vaulter that stands out from the rest: senior Brendan Sheehan.
Graduate student pole vaulter Dom Mikula is heading into his sixth year competing in college. Because of eligibility loopholes, he will be able to compete in the winter and spring seasons.

Student-athletes navigate COVID eligibility loopholes

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023
In Spring 2020, the NCAA announced that student-athletes who did not compete in the 2020 spring sports season because of the COVID-19 pandemic would be granted an extra season of eligibility. 
From left, graduate student pole vaulter Meghan Matheny and senior pole vaulter Dom Mikula both finished in second place at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships on March 10 and 11 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Local pole vaulters leap to the podium at Nationals

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
At the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 10, two Bomber pole vaulters won as more than just teammates — their connection stems back to a local group.
Matt Scheffler helped coach three pole vaulters on the Ithaca College women's track and field team to top-10 finishes nationally during the indoor season. He also coaches for the men's team, which saw an athlete finish in fifth place in the country.

Track and field assistant coach earns national recognition

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • April 4, 2022
Matt Scheffler was honored with the United States Track & Field and Cross-Country College Association (USTFCCCA) National Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year award.
From left, seniors Meghan Matheny and Logan Bruce are prepared to win national titles this indoor season for the women's track and field team.

Women’s track and field team to build off outdoor success

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • November 10, 2021
After a successful Spring 2021 season that saw the Bombers win national championships in three different events, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team is returning to action.
Senior women's pole vaulter Meghan Matheny took home the Division III pole vaulting title in the 2021 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May.

Senior pole vaulter wins Division III national title

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer • August 25, 2021
When Ithaca College senior Meghan Matheny started pole vaulting in eighth grade, she never would have believed that she would win a Division III national title during her collegiate career.
From left, sophomore Madison Martinez and senior Ariyahna Bernard are eyeing the top of the leaderboards in their events.

Women’s track and field primed for postseason success

By Daniel King, Contributing writer • March 24, 2021
The Ithaca College women's track and field team is hungry to get back to competition and battle for a chance at the NCAA outdoor championships.
Senior Parley Hannan takes the lead against her competitors in a tri-meet against The College at Brockport and SUNY Oneonta in Glazer Arena.

Women’s track and field dominates in national rankings

By Tyler Evans • February 11, 2020
The Bombers women’s track and field team competes against some of the best athletes in Division III in practice everyday.
Junior pole vaulter Julia Nomberg works on technique with the help of pole vault coach Matt Scheffler.

Pole vault coach builds powerhouse program at college

By Dani Pluchinsky • February 6, 2020
Matt Scheffler has coached several All-Americans since becoming the pole vaulting coach at Ithaca College.
Freshman Meghan Matheny began working with pole vault assistant coach Matt Scheffler in eighth grade and continued to train with him through high school. She decided to attend Ithaca College largely so that Scheffler would remain her coach.

Freshman pole vaulter has Blue and Gold in her blood

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019
Freshman pole vaulter Meghan Matheny was born and raised 22 minutes from Ithaca College and still competes under her high school vault coach.
Britney Swarthout '19

Women’s track and field plan to continue indoor momentum

By Audrey Gamble and Lauren White • February 28, 2019
The women's track and field team will attempt to defend their outdoor Liberty League title and bring a large group to the NCAA Championships.
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